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Study Abroad at Eastern Illinois University

Study Abroad at Eastern Illinois University. Where We Were Where We Are Now. Semester/Term Full-time study at a foreign institution Exchanges, One-ways, Other Universities. Faculty-Led Teach EIU courses abroad Summer, Breaks, Other Arrangements. Study Abroad. Semester Abroad Snapshot.

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Study Abroad at Eastern Illinois University

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  1. Study Abroad at Eastern Illinois University Where We Were Where We Are Now

  2. Semester/Term Full-time study at a foreign institution Exchanges, One-ways, Other Universities Faculty-Led Teach EIU courses abroad Summer, Breaks, Other Arrangements Study Abroad

  3. Semester Abroad Snapshot • Where We Were 1997-1999 • Average of 13 students per year • $100,000 in debt • Not enrolled at EIU while abroad • Elective credit only • Limited agreements; no central oversight

  4. Faculty-led Study Abroad Snapshot • Where We Were 1997-1999 • Average 50 students per year • >50% of approved programs failed • 50% not EIU students & some not enrolled • CAA, CGS, IGP policy violations • Costs higher than other Illinois institutions • Pre & post-trip issues consumed focus

  5. 5-Year Plan: Improve Quality & Increase Participation • U of I Study Abroad Business Manager • NAFSA Consultant • 3 Illinois institutions: WIU, NIU, ISU • IPAC faculty members • Study abroad students • VPAA & VPBA

  6. Semester Study Abroad Improvements • Funding • Administration & Facilities • $100,000 debt • Scholarships & financial aid • Policies • Curriculum driven programs • Central oversight

  7. Faculty-Led Study Abroad Improvements • Funding • Initiative resources • Flexible funding • Policies • Curriculum driven programs • Quality driven by CAA, CGS, IGP policies • Quality driven by NAFSA best practices

  8. Funding: Administration • Separate administrative units • International Admissions • Study Abroad • Sufficient operational resources • Appropriate facilities • Policies to advance growth • Intensive English partnership LLC

  9. Funding:$100,000 Debt • Five-year effort completed in 2006 • Elimination of exchange model • Adoption of waiver model • Development of desired sites • Procedures for EIU & non-EIU programs

  10. Funding:Scholarships • New Scholarships for Study Abroad • Weber Award • Sundheim Award • Strandberg Award • Waiver Scholarships in 2006-2007

  11. Funding:Initiatives • $500 Travel Awards for faculty • Department/college match • College of Sciences Initiative • Faculty Development for Study Abroad • Involve faculty earning teaching awards

  12. Funding:Costs of Programs • WIU Model: Overload rate per hour • NIU Model: Lower of $4500 or salary • ISU Model: Department determined • EIU Model: • Prior to 2003 faculty salary no options • 2003 faculty salary or lower option

  13. Policies:Semester Study Abroad • Major Policy Issues Resolved • EIU student while abroad • Transcripts reflect courses completed • Central oversight of programs • Continued Focus • Meet major, minor, general studies areas • Full integration into major curriculum • All programs with international options

  14. Wendy Williamson Director of Study Abroad Faculty-Led Study Abroad Programs

  15. Policy Issues • Program length & credit hours • CAA & CGS violations • Best practices • Course number & credit • Same experience different courses • Transcript issues • Independent study issues

  16. Programming Issues • Multiple programs; same location • Faculty development/mentoring • Limited review with guidance/feedback • Multiple deadlines & policies • Significant risk management issues

  17. Planning Issues • Lack of advance planning • Cancellations • Increased faculty interest required improved management • Need for focused programming

  18. 2005-2006 Policy Focus • Mission focus • Adopted best practice guidelines • Criteria for faculty • Ranking: Student/department need • Revised Proposal Forms • Curriculum: Full integration

  19. 2005-2006 Procedures Focus • Registration/transcript issues • Previous year guides next year • IPAC Study Abroad Subcommittee oversight • Earlier deadline • Comprehensive web support

  20. 2005-2006 Risk Management & Development • Risk management • Standard application • Faculty study abroad panel • Faculty Director Workshops • Study Abroad Fair

  21. Best Practices Continued Development • Department long-term strategies • Rotate programs • Alternate faculty • Department driven programs • Selected by departments • Promoted by departments • Expanded by departments

  22. Proposal Process • Deadline • 2008: March 23, 2007 • Proposal Packet • Narrative and chair/dean signatures • Course approvals signed by chair • Preliminary budget

  23. Selection Process • Study Abroad Subcommittee of the International Programs Advisory Committee (IPAC) • Comprehensive review • Ranking based on criteria • Presentation to entire IPAC • IPAC votes

  24. Selection Review • Criteria at web site & in packet • Focus on academic rigor as defined by CAA & CGS • Target population; affordability • Academic/Departmental/Geographic niche

  25. Faculty Director Hallmarks • History of teaching excellence • Commitment: design, planning, recruitment • Student intensive • Organizational skills • Adaptable/flexible

  26. Faculty Director Responsibilities • Academic content • Travel and logistical arrangements • Program specific marketing & recruitment • Policy management

  27. Study Abroad Office Responsibilities • Proposal selection process • Faculty development/workshops • University-wide marketing/recruitment • Risk management • Health, safety, behavioral issues • Assessment

  28. School of Continuing Education Responsibilities • Student registration • Enrollment tracking/management • Fiscal oversight

  29. Faculty-Led Study Abroad Snapshot • Where we are now? • Average 160 students per year • Continuing efforts to guarantee that programs succeed • Largest proportion are EIU students; 100% are enrolled • CAA, CGS, IGP policies followed • Costs similar to other Illinois institutions • Few pre & post-trip issues

  30. Semester Study Abroad Snapshot • Where are we now? • Average of 90 students per year • Fiscally solvent • Enrolled at EIU while abroad • Major, minor, general studies credit • >30 agreements with central oversight

  31. Dagni Bredesen, Professor of English and IPAC Chair International Programs Advisory Committee

  32. Arts & Humanities Dagni Bredesen, ENG Marilyn Coles, MUS Business & Applied Sciences Roann Kopel, BUS Lisa Taylor, FCS (Fall) Frances Murphy, FCS (Spring) Council of Chairs Stephen Canfield, FLD Study Abroad Rowdy Frederiksen Education & Professional Studies Gloria Leitschuh, CSD Regina Nganga, CSD Sciences Michael Cornebise, GEG Hui Li, ECN Association of International Students Emin Nabiyev IPAC Members

  33. IPAC Responsibilities • Review and evaluate exchanges, study abroad, orientations • Preview and award all international scholarships • Receive periodic reports from the Dean and/or the Dean’s designees • Promote international education

  34. International Education Administrative Structure • Study Abroad Office • Wendy Williamson, Director • Emily Brueseke, Assistant • International Programs Office • William J. Elliott, Director • Sue Songer, Advisor • Marilyn Thomas, Administrative Aide • Sandi Thiele, Office Manager

  35. Discussion

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